Denzel DeJohn is an Associate in the Banking and Projects Department of Chibesakunda & Co. in Lusaka, Zambia. Denzel holds a bachelor of laws (LLB) degree from the University of Lusaka and is an advocate of the High Court for Zambia.
Denzel has experience banking and finance, projects, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, conveyancing, probate law, domestic relations, immigration law, and legal drafting for various courts in Zambia.
Denzel’s experience includes:
- Advised a leading commercial bank in Zambia on a term loan facility extended to a major poultry farming operation.
- Provided legal counsel to a multinational financial institution on various securitization and loan facility matters.
- Assisted a major retail chain with comprehensive property due diligence and facilitated multiple lease acquisitions.
- Advised a project development company on conveyancing matters and the regulatory framework surrounding the de-gazetting of land within forest reserves and game management areas.
- Conducted financial due diligence and offered strategic legal advice to a diversified investment holding company.
- Delivered litigation support to a regional trade and development bank in proceedings before the High Court and Court of Appeal in Zambia.
- Supported litigation matters for an international bank in Zambia’s superior courts.
- Advised a commodities trading and investment firm on dispute resolution and settlement strategies.
- Represented a life insurance company in litigation matters across various legal forums.
Professional Qualifications
Advocate admitted to the High Court of Zambia (2024)
Education
Zambia Institute of Advance Legal Education (ZIALE) : (2024)
- The University of Lusaka (2021)
Memberships
Member of the Law Association of Zambia